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Radio Headlines For Friday 04-30-21
One of the most well-known college radio stations in the country is being accused of attacking the Catholic faith and airing satanic music. WSOU in New Jersey is the college radio station at Seton Hall University. The format is rock. The group protesting is called shutdownwsou. [read more]
Dave Lee has been a Minnesota radio mainstay for more than three decades on WCCO Radio News Talk 830. When the morning show host bids farewell Friday, it will be a humble moment for a guy with humble beginnings. [read more]



Former Long Island Radio Broadcasting GM Stephanie McNamara Bitis had her sentencing delayed another month. Attorney's and the judge spent over an hour going back and forth on restitution, which is in the hundreds of thousands, and still could'nt come up with a dollar amount they could all agree on. [read more]



This morning at 10AM Podcast Movement's Dan Franks joins Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan in the Radio Ink Clubhouse. There's been a lot of news rocking the podcast industry lately. We'll get Dan's take on Apple, Facebook, Spotify and other companies making waves in the space. [read more]
This week we sent out an A.P.B. for stations around the country, 50 years of age or older, that have carried the same format. The response has been overwhelming. Over the next few weeks - maybe even months - we're going to give you the lowdown on all of those stations. Here's GM Michael Dukes telling us about KFAR-AM, in Alaska, which went on the air in 1939 [read more]



The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2021 Celebration of Service to America Awards. One winner from each category will be announced during the Celebration of Service to America Awards program this summer. [read more]



iHeartMedia New York and the Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp raised more than $4,000 to aid performance venues impacted by COVID restrictions. The virtual Q104.3’s Backstage Pass event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the band Wings. [read more]
Enrique Santos and iHeartMedia have reached a new five-year agreement. Santos will continue as President/Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino and continue his nationally syndicated shows. [read more]



American General Media has hired Scott Wiggins as General Manager of its 8-station group in Albuquerque. Wiggins was most recently the Market Manager for ICA Radio in Corpus Christi. He replaces Larry Lemanski who left in April 2020. [read more]



Patti Taylor has been named Director of Sales at the company’s Detroit-based properties. She was promoted from General Sales Manager. [read more]
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Jill Kempton, has been named Program Director for KOST 103.5, Los Angeles. Kempton most recently served as PD for iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s 106.1 The Breeze. [read more]



WBGO has hired David Antoine as its new Chief Technology Officer. He returns to the organization where he formerly held the position of Chief engineer. [read more]



Bret Mega is the new morning show co-host for Y98 (KYKY-FM), St. Louis. Mega will join The Wake Up along with midday host Julie Tristan. [read more]
Nick Craig will host Wilmington’s Morning News on 980 The WAAV / WAAV-AM. The program is set to debut May 3. [read more]



Country 105 CKRY Calgary, morning show personality Robyn Adair will retire April 30. To honor the 30 plus years she has been on the air, the station will become Robyn 105. [read more]



94.1 WHRP, Huntsville PD Toni Terrell moving to mornings as the host of Toni Terrell with T. Mill. Terrell’s midday slot will become Chocolate’s Midday Vibe with DJ Chocolate. [read more]
Are you struggling with how to make money? Are your metrics too small to get the attention of advertisers? Do you want to grow your audience? If you answered yes to any of those questions regarding your podcast strategy please read on... [read more]



Dear Chelsea is a new iHeartRadio Original Podcast hosted by comedian, author and television host Chelsea Handler. The program will give listeners the opportunity to submit questions about life and get candid answers. [read more]



 
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